Jerry has been with ASU since 2016, serving as a Senior Instrument Maker and Designer for the IDF Core's Machine Shop. In his role, he specializes in machining, mechanical design and assembly. Jerry particularly enjoys projects that support biology research, such as those related to traumatic brain injury and virus characterization. He finds it exciting to see the work on the Compact X-ray Free Electron Laser (CXFEL) come to fruition, and he also appreciates the fascinating NASA projects he has contributed to. With the continuous addition and expansion of capabilities within the IDF Core, Jerry eagerly embraces new challenges.
In addition to his role at ASU, Jerry has been an adjunct instructor for manufacturing at Mesa Community College for 29 years. He holds certifications in SolidWorks and has extensive experience using and teaching various computer-aided manufacturing software programs. Jerry's diverse industry background includes automation, automotive, aerospace and heavy equipment. Notably, in 2012, he worked for a furniture company that built casework for Starbucks, and he later saw those projects again at the Noble Library and Memorial Union at ASU. Jerry enjoys the entire manufacturing process, from concept to completion.